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*Postal code: 73730-000 |
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===Location=== |
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Mimoso is located in statistical microregion 012, called [[Entorno de Brasília]]. It is almost directly north of [[Brasília]] and is on an unpaved highway linking [[Padre Bernardo]] to [[Água Fria de Goiás]]. Municipal boundaries are with: |
Mimoso is located in statistical microregion 012, called [[Entorno de Brasília]]. It is almost directly north of [[Brasília]] and is on an unpaved highway linking [[Padre Bernardo]] to [[Água Fria de Goiás]]. Municipal boundaries are with: |
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*north: [[Niquelândia]] |
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*south: [[Padre Bernardo]] |
*south: [[Padre Bernardo]] |
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===Demographic Information=== |
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The population density was 1.81 inhabitants/km² in 2003, one of the lowest in the state. The population has decreased greatly since the first census in 1991, when it was 3,750, with 975 living in the urban area and 2,775 living in the rural area. By 2003 the urban population had gained but was still inferior to the rural population: 1,095 as opposed to 1,414. From 1991 to 2000 the population decreased 3.19%. |
The population density was 1.81 inhabitants/km² in 2003, one of the lowest in the state. The population has decreased greatly since the first census in 1991, when it was 3,750, with 975 living in the urban area and 2,775 living in the rural area. By 2003 the urban population had gained but was still inferior to the rural population: 1,095 as opposed to 1,414. From 1991 to 2000 the population decreased 3.19%. |
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===Economy=== |
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The economy is based on cattle raising , services consisting of shops selling the basic necessities, government employment, and subsistence farming. There are some larger plantations of soybeans, corn, and beans. |
The economy is based on cattle raising , services consisting of shops selling the basic necessities, government employment, and subsistence farming. There are some larger plantations of soybeans, corn, and beans. |
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In 2004 there were 48,000 head of cows, with most of them being for meat production. The main agricultural products in planted area were cotton, rice, sugarcane, beans, manioc, corn, and soybeans (2,500 hectares). Only the last had a planted area exceeding 500 hectares. a recent agricultural product is the [[pupunha]] (Bactris Gasipaes Kunth), a type of palm from which is extracted oil and flour. Also see [http://www.palmitoseloverde.com.br/palmito_pupunha.html] |
In 2004 there were 48,000 head of cows, with most of them being for meat production. The main agricultural products in planted area were cotton, rice, sugarcane, beans, manioc, corn, and soybeans (2,500 hectares). Only the last had a planted area exceeding 500 hectares. a recent agricultural product is the [[pupunha]] (Bactris Gasipaes Kunth), a type of palm from which is extracted oil and flour. Also see [http://www.palmitoseloverde.com.br/palmito_pupunha.html] |
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The ranking on the 2000 [[Human Development Index]]was 0.664 |
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*State ranking: 229 (out of 242 municipalities in 2000) |
*State ranking: 229 (out of 242 municipalities in 2000) |
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*National ranking: 3,548 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2000) |
*National ranking: 3,548 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2000) |
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(All data is from 2000.) |
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For the complete list see [http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto.com.br] |
For the complete list see [http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto.com.br] |
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'''Sources of Data''' |
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*[http://www.dm.com.br/ Diario da Manhã] |
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*[http://www.ibge.gov.br/ IBGE] |
*[http://www.ibge.gov.br/ IBGE] |
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*[http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/ Seplan] |
*[http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/ Seplan] |
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*[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto] |
*[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto] |
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*[http://www.citybrazil.com.br/ City Brazil] |
*[http://www.citybrazil.com.br/ City Brazil] |
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*[http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/sepin/ |
*[http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/sepin/pub/anuario/2005/transporte/tab01_transporte.htm Distâncias Rodoviárias] |
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*See also [[List of municipalities in Goiás]] |
*See also [[List of municipalities in Goiás]] |
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Revision as of 15:36, 23 March 2008
Mimoso de Goiás is a small town and municipality in northeastern Goiás state, Brazil.
- Population (2005): 2,206
- Total area (2003): 1,386.9 km²
- Elevation: 675 meters
- Became a municipality: 1989
- Distance from the state capital: 304 kilometers
- Postal code: 73730-000
Mimoso is located in statistical microregion 012, called Entorno de Brasília. It is almost directly north of Brasília and is on an unpaved highway linking Padre Bernardo to Água Fria de Goiás. Municipal boundaries are with:
- north: Niquelândia
- west: Vila Propício and Planaltina de Goiás
- east: Água Fria de Goiás
- south: Padre Bernardo
The population density was 1.81 inhabitants/km² in 2003, one of the lowest in the state. The population has decreased greatly since the first census in 1991, when it was 3,750, with 975 living in the urban area and 2,775 living in the rural area. By 2003 the urban population had gained but was still inferior to the rural population: 1,095 as opposed to 1,414. From 1991 to 2000 the population decreased 3.19%.
The economy is based on cattle raising , services consisting of shops selling the basic necessities, government employment, and subsistence farming. There are some larger plantations of soybeans, corn, and beans.
In 2004 there were 48,000 head of cows, with most of them being for meat production. The main agricultural products in planted area were cotton, rice, sugarcane, beans, manioc, corn, and soybeans (2,500 hectares). Only the last had a planted area exceeding 500 hectares. a recent agricultural product is the pupunha (Bactris Gasipaes Kunth), a type of palm from which is extracted oil and flour. Also see [1]
The ranking on the 2000 Human Development Indexwas 0.664
- State ranking: 229 (out of 242 municipalities in 2000)
- National ranking: 3,548 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2000)
For the complete list see Frigoletto.com.br
Sources of Data
- See also List of municipalities in Goiás